Richard Johnson

Decriminalization is different than legalization, which would remove all penalties. What fines might be in place under the proposal have yet to be worked out.

The Council President assigns committee and board assignments, and oversees the Committee of Whole and work session meetings.

In the email, Chamber President and CEO Dale Steenbergen says "Unfortunately, we have had too many incidents involving racism as of late."

Johnson is one of four candidates who have so far filed for two open seats from city council Ward III.

Johnson says Mayor Marian Orr has been responsible, for a long line of scandals and bad decisions, but since there is no provision for impeaching a mayor in the city, nothing can be done